Reborn From Oblivion by Christia Muray

Chapter 31

Nathan stumbled out, breathless. "What's going on?"

Nellie's eyes were red, tears threatening to spill over as her shoulders shook with anger. "I can't believe you faked being sick just to skip school. Don't you know that nothing beats the value of education? If you don't want to be pushed around in the future, you need to hit the books hard!" Nathan immediately backed down, his usually confident eyes now downcast. "I'm sorry."

Nellie's voice was filled with sorrow as she said, "Nathan, I'm here to shield you from life's storms. But remember, the world is vast, and not every storm can be avoided by leaning on someone else. Think about what you've done."

She grabbed her backpack, huffing as she slammed the door on her way out.

Nathan pouted, muttering to himself, "What a temper, huh?"

When the door creaked open again, Nathan couldn't help but grin. 'I knew she had a soft spot for me.'

Then, a pair of shiny black leather shoes stepped into the room, causing Nathan's heart to sink. Suddenly, he leaped off the bed, sprinting to the window. Pulling back the sheer curtain, he watched as Nellie's delicate figure slowly faded into the distance.

sensing his gaze, Nellie turned around. Nathan

She called to him, "Nathan, I'll make

was still growing, so she tirelessly cooked up delicious meals for him, which had led to

soft and gentle look and said,

burst open, and a stern middle-aged man strode in. Standing behind Nathan, he asked with

the curtains, nodding with a

envelope at Nathan, who didn't need to open

sent by Kristina? Are you trying to

man raised an eyebrow. "You're pretty sharp.

at him. Its seemingly light weight landed with surprising force, slicing into

really pulling out all the stops and sending you all this way with cash.

and change your story, you can name your price," the man stated, confident Nathan would take the bait. After all,